SATO Shun performs in the figure skating team event that earned Japan silver (Photo by AP/AFLO)
SATO Shun Sato (4th-year, School of Political Science and Economics), played a key role in Japan’s silver medal finish in the figure skating team event at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, held from February 6 to 8 (local time).
Sato competed in the men’s free skating on February 8, the final segment of the team competition. Despite making his Olympic debut and skating last under immense pressure, he delivered a powerful and flawless performance. Scoring a personal best of 194.86 points, he placed second in the segment and significantly contributed to Japan’s overall result.
SATO Shun, who set a personal best in the men’s free skate at his Olympic debut in the figure skating team event (Photo by REUTERS/AFLO)
Japan and the United States entered the men’s free skating tied for first place. Over the three-day competition, Japan claimed first place in five of the eight events. With each skater delivering their best performance and the team working together as one, Japan secured the silver medal for the second consecutive Olympic Games.
Smiling skaters celebrating their silver in the figure skating team event (SATO is second from the left)
(Photo by Naoki Nishimura/AFLO SPORT)
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